LivingSwitzerland

Google translate can be a life saver when trying to make sense of a letter from your Swiss public school. But try google a term like...

With the summer holidays coming to an end, it is nearly time to start school. Is your child among those setting off for their very first...

The results for this Sunday's referendum on extending coverage of all-day schools in Zürich are in and those of you hoping for more day...

Parents in cantons such as Zug or Zurich who would like to see their offspring in Gymnasium (academic/highest ability track in secondary...

Are you looking for a good public school for your child? Did you get school recommendations from other parents and think about moving to...

Depending on the country of origin, some expats in Switzerland struggle with an education system that seems very alien. The fact that...

While some school problems might be down to bad chemistry between your child and the teacher or a bad teacher, cultural misunderstandings...

In many countries outside Switzerland, a university education is still widely viewed as the only legitimate path to the workforce. This...

​1.) Where can I find information on good local schools in Switzerland? Unlike other countries, the use of school league tables or...

It is the time of year when Expat families are preparing for their move to Switzerland. If you feel adventurous, (or your employer does...

So you put your child into international school, thinking that you would only be in Switzerland for a couple of years? And now you that...

Those of you with children in the last two years of primary will look at the recent school report wondering about options for secondary...

This time of year there is a palpable tension in the air. Barely has the holiday season finished when all over Switzerland students begin...

In this series of interviews aimed at helping parents who are new to the Swiss school system, I interview expat parents with children in...

This week, I interviewed a mum who arrived in Switzerland with school-aged children. This is an encouraging example of how children who...

In this weekly interview series, I ask Expat parents with children in local school about their experiences. This week, I talked to Gaia,...

In my school information seminars, one of the most pressing questions participants usually have is about the entry requirements for high...

If you and your family are looking to relocate to Switzerland and you would like to give the local school a try, your choice of...

Newcomers often ask if is there a ranking system for public schools in Switzerland that shows how schools compare to each other....

So you have relocated to Switzerland with your family and you are quite happy to give the local school system a go. There is only one...